1. funwheeldrive's Avatar
    Hey, Im sorry for the lame question, but I tried searching and there are way too many matches.

    My service on the phone has always been 1XEV. Its the same for my mom's tour and my girlfriend's storm. However, with my friends phone instead of the 1XEV it says 3G.

    Does the 1xev mean Im on 3g, or do I need to activate something on my phone? Im just really confused about the whole thing, this is my first BB. Thanks-
    11-12-09 03:12 PM
  2. eric02SpecV's Avatar
    Once you get the leaked 5.0 OS or the official 5.0 comes out, you'll have the 3G icon too. 1XEV = 3G it's the same thing. if yours says 1xev then that means your in crappy service area and not getting 3G speeds.
    11-12-09 03:17 PM
  3. BlkBryAddict's Avatar
    That, or they could be AT&T customers.
    11-12-09 03:19 PM
  4. funwheeldrive's Avatar
    Alright, thats what I figured. Thanks

    While Im on a roll here I noticed that some people's menus on their phone look different than mine(the default setting). Is that something I can change on the phone, or would I download that?
    11-12-09 03:20 PM
  5. Jancy10's Avatar
    1XEV is the same as 3G 1xev is your not getting strong signal for 3G speeds
    11-12-09 03:20 PM
  6. 12MaNy's Avatar
    Hey, Im sorry for the lame question, but I tried searching and there are way too many matches.

    My service on the phone has always been 1XEV. Its the same for my mom's tour and my girlfriend's storm. However, with my friends phone instead of the 1XEV it says 3G.

    Does the 1xev mean Im on 3g, or do I need to activate something on my phone? Im just really confused about the whole thing, this is my first BB. Thanks-
    1XEV (or EVDO) is CDMA 3G. If your devices shows 1xev (lowercase), that means that you're not in EVDO coverage.
    11-12-09 03:21 PM
  7. AprilArchambeau's Avatar
    1XEV (or EVDO) is CDMA 3G. If your devices shows 1xev (lowercase), that means that you're not in EVDO coverage.

    +1 I agree
    11-12-09 03:34 PM
  8. TheSultan's Avatar
    Alright, thats what I figured. Thanks

    While Im on a roll here I noticed that some people's menus on their phone look different than mine(the default setting). Is that something I can change on the phone, or would I download that?
    Since you're first question was answered already, I'll do your second.

    That's called a theme, and yes you can download them. GO checkout the theme section and look in the threads. Many people make them for fun and just give them out.
    11-12-09 03:44 PM
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